Saturday, December 28, 2013

'Bhaichung Bhutia' was born on 15 December 1976, at Tinkitan, Sikkim. He picked up football very early, since that was the only game which everybody played in his village. At the early age of eleven, Bhaichung's skill in football earned him in SAI (Sports Authority of India) scholarship at the Tashi Namgyal Academy, Gangtok.

In 1992, for the first time he played for India at the under-16 Sub-Junior Tournament at Dacca. His mastery with football has earned him nicknames such as 'Wiz Kid', 'Crises Man', 'Man with the Golden Boot', 'Wonder Kid', 'Boy Wonder', and many others. During this period he played for many clubs and leagues. He was voted the 'Asian Player of the Month' in May, 1999. Bhaichung won Sikkim State Award and national Arjun Award. In September 1999, at the age of 25, he joined the Second Division English Club, Burry F.C., in Manchester, England.

Bhaichung Bhutia is Indian football's pride and joy. The fact that he is the first Indian to play in European
Club as a professional makes him a special footballer of our country. Bhaichung good nature is matched with hard work and a great determination to succeed. Bhaichung Bhutia is a household name in India and it every young player's dream to be like this wonderful footballer.